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This St. Petersburg, FL Housing, Land Use, and Transportation Committee meeting on June 4, 2026, focused primarily on a faith-based affordable housing development initiative. The discussion centered on a multi-phase workshop and training program designed to prepare faith-based organizations for affordable housing projects, including organizational readiness, site feasibility, financing options, and neighborhood engagement. Committee members addressed statutory requirements for qualifying religious organizations and active houses of worship, as well as challenges related to inactive church properties. The city plans to actively market and engage with faith-based property owners, particularly those owning parcels larger than three acres, to encourage participation. While no specific contracts or dollar amounts were mentioned, the meeting emphasized the city's role in facilitating technical assistance, site plan approvals, and permitting for qualifying projects under local and state housing statutes. The committee also noted the potential impact of pending legislation related to the Live Local Act but confirmed that current local provisions remain in effect.